Movie Description
The Escape Artist
(1982)Overview
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Featured Crew
- Director : Caleb Deschanel
- Producer : Doug Claybourne,Buck Houghton
- Editor : Arthur Schmidt
- Cast : Raúl Juliá,Griffin O'Neal,Desi Arnaz,Teri Garr,Joan Hackett,Gabriel Dell,John P. Ryan,E. G. Daily,M. Emmet Walsh,Jackie Coogan,Hal Williams,Helen Page Camp,David Clennon,Harry Caesar,Huntz Hall,Harry Anderson,George Brengel,Carlin Glynn,Isabel Cooley,Tom Signorelli,George Cantero,Harry Cohn,James Howard,R. Wayne Kruse,Margaret Ladd,Tom Mahoney,Garry Marshall,Doug McGrath,Susi Sherman,Richard Bradford
Cast
Stu Quiñones
Danny Masters
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Arlene
Aunt Sibyl
Uncle Burke
Vernon
Sandra
Fritz
Magic Shop Owner
Cop at Mayor's Office
Neighbor
Newspaper Editor
Sax Player
Turnkey
Harry Masters
Water Commissioner
Treasurer's Secretary
Secretary at Newspaper Office
Mailbox Cop
Jail Trustee
Jailmate
Cop at Bridal Shop
Reporter
Reporter
M.C.
Drummer
Photographer
Woman at Club
Sam (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Escape Artist
Status Released
Release Information
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1982-05-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Revenue₹ 143369
Production CompaniesAmerican Zoetrope
Genres
- Comedy
- Crime
- Drama





















































